19/05/2024
SUMMER WEEKEND CAMP :
The Camp is Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June.
Total Cost: £400 per horse/rider for 2 lessons a day
To include stabling: 2 days & 1 night. Include hay and bedding.
Lecture Demonstration (29h JUNE Included for riders)
To audit lessons £10 per day. (riders free)
THE LECTURE DEMONSTRATION
Saturday 29th June 7- 9pm
Tickets £22.00
(includes Q&A's and Meet and Greet)
Apply directly to Peter (PM Facebook) or by email:
[email protected]
VENUE: Covert Farm. Long Lane, East Haddon, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DU
Peter Maddison-Greenwell – History
A committee member of the British Association of the Purebred Spanish Horse, Peter had begun to promote the Spanish Horse here in the UK. By 1988 Peter and Danielle as El Caballo de España began to perform at county shows and historic venues.
Within four years the shows had become one of the leading equestrian attractions nationwide. Soon followed by sponsorship and support, Peter started to create a series of major productions in the hospitality industry for companies like San Miguel, Iberia Airways, Seat Cars, Hoechst Pharmaceutical, and Compaq Computers at some of the major venues: Olympia, NEC, Alexandra Palace, Excel and more. Peter was simultaneously building quite a name for himself training horses and teaching. This he has done from the age of 14 riding for the well know banking family, the Rothschilds for a number of years, through school and college. Peter had taught “riding” from the age of 16, even running a small Riding School full time for the summer before college. Still seriously riding through college and full time work Peter met Danielle who also had a passion for horses. They quickly began gathering various horses always with an interest in the Spanish Horse and History. Along with an opportunity to ride with and learn from Sylvia Stanier, a long friendship developed. She had encouraged and even introduced them to Old Masters such as Nuno Oliviera. Further than that she introduced them to the Equerry to Queen Elizabeth II who invited Peter and Danielle to keep the El Caballo de España team and horses at The Royal Mews for four days as they performed in Central London.
Over the years whilst being on the committee of BAPSH for sixteen years, seven of which was as Vice Chairman and Chairman Peter began to Judge at many shows, where the Spanish horse was now being recognised. The Royal Windsor Horse Show, The BAPSH and later the new GBPRE breed show. Peter became respected as one of the country's leading authorities on the Spanish Horse and its history and traditions. In 2006 he wrote the book: 'Living and Working with the Horse of Spain”. published in England, America and indeed Spain.
In 1994 El Caballo de España soon took a major step forward into a new level of shows performing at Camden the Roundhouse, London. This attracted Princess Margaret and her Royal Entourage and several celebrities all wanting to see this new show, "The Legend of Spain". Peter and Danielle had become the creators of a new genre and so founded "The First Equestrian Theatre". Since then they have produced a number of different shows for the hospitality world and the general public.
This brings us to their recent shows: The Horse of Spain, The Royal Horse of England and now a grand amalgamation of previous shows The Royal Horses of England and Spain starting in March.
Over the years Peters shows, many Lecture Demonstrations and clinics have grown and in 2001 Peter truly became recognised as an International Classical Dressage Trainer. Since then he has been invited to: America, Germany, Dubai and indeed Spain where he has also had the honour to perform Garrocha in the Carmona Bull ring. Becoming so well respected he has presented prizes alongside Alvaro Domecq (the founder of The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art) at a National Doma Vaquera Championship. Peter has performed before Royals, Sheiks and Celebrities at some of the most prestigious events such as All the Queen's Horses and The Dubai Film Festival. Despite this recognition and status in the equestrian world, Peter remains approachable and kind to both horses and their riders. As he has said the most famous quote from some of the great riders of the past “When riding one should leave your ego at the gate”. He also has said, “I consider that we are very fortunate, that having dedicated our lives to promoting the Spanish Horse and Classical Riding, we have had the good fortune to have lived a wonderful life doing it!”
About Lecture Demonstrations,
Learn about Classical Dressage - An Evening with Peter Maddison-Greenwell
An Evening of Enlightenment, Education and Entertainment
Spend an evening at their home in East Haddon, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DU with the Internationally renowned Classical Dressage Trainer, Judge and Author of 'Living and Working with the Horse of Spain', as he shares his knowledge and expertise. Discover the secrets of the Old Masters and learn valuable techniques to enhance your skills. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from a true master.
Peter is the founder of El Caballo de España and The First Equestrian Theatre. You will seldom find a more knowledgeable teacher with such passion for the history of horsemanship which he passes on in his shows, demonstrations and teaching. Peter will present three stallions. Talking about 'training the imperfect horse'. the development of dressage as we know it from the medieval and Renaissance era, training for battle and the Riding House. Discussing dressage as an art and its relevance in today's competition. Finally, how the work of the past is still of great importance today!
There will be a frank and open Q&A session and an opportunity to meet the horses up close and talk to Peter and Danielle.
ALSO ON THE SAME WEEKEND OPEN CLINICS
There will be limited places to both take part and watch.
Peter has taught Internationally for over twenty five years, more than sixty trips! Invited to teach in America, Germany, Dubai and even Spain, where riding with and performing alongside truly passionate classical and traditional horsemen has been influential to his own development. These experiences have made Peter second to none as the most versatile, rider, performer, teacher and trainer. Working in Hand, Doma Vaquera (the work of the field) Alta Esquela (high School) Garrocha (as an Artform) and the historical skill at Arms. All of this has been demonstrated and taught for many years.
Peter has trained many horses of his own and many more for clients. His passion is undoubtedly based on the principles of the “Old Masters” having studied the books and put into practice this knowledge with all types of riding horses and all levels of riders. He has become well known for his fascinating lecture demonstrations where he shows the ease with which to ride. “Light hands and still legs” are the foundation of Classical riding. “The Horse should appear to do the movement as if of its own accord” is first and foremost in his teaching. The idea of a soft rein in Piaffes and Passages is seldom seen today but is achievable with correct guidance.
From the crucial understanding of the correct seat and use of aids at the beginning to the advanced work of any horse, Peter is respected by many riders who have competed and performed at the highest levels and still call on him for help with those difficulties we all have in training our horses.
